Travers Chandler

What others are saying about "Me and The Jukebox":



"Many thanks for sending us a copy of your debut "Me & the Jukebox" -- and what a sparkling debut it is! This is the real deal--tough, gritty, edgy grass that really does bring back memories of days gone by when bluegrass had more testosterone and power. You all have not only perfected that classic sound Red, Buzz and Charlie, but have taken it one step further with your many originals and inspired covers. I especially enjoyed "Smoke Filled Honky Tonk," "Wolf is at the Door," "Jukejoint Boogie" and "Upstairs in the Bedroom."



I think you all have definitely carved out a much needed niche for yourselves and that you have a promising future in front of you. I know I'll be doing my best to spread the word."



-Dave Higgs Nashville Public Radio.Host of "Bluegrass Breakdown"



"We receive promo pacs with demos to listen to all the time. We listen

to them all (at least the first cut) but most just get filed away to

never be heard again. However, every now and then we get a real gem that

goes into constant rotation on our player. This is the case with

Avery County's new project, "Me And The Jukebox". The CD is a "concept

album" focusing on the darker side of the Baltimore barroom scene of the

1960's. The material maintains continuity and is mostly original or

great obscure "deep catalog" songs that I don't recall hearing before.

The 4 piece band has developed their own consistent style which seems to

be a rare thing these days. Both the banjo and mandolin are played

with a unique bluesy style throughout the recording. Robert Overstreet

uses a lot of very tasteful Reno type licks on the banjo and Travers

Chandler takes Monroe to another level with his syncopated percussive

blues style mandolin playing. There is an abundance of really cool fill

licks that aspiring pickers should check out. Hank Bowman on the guitar

and Adam Poindexter on the bass do an outstanding job of supporting the

vocals and lead instruments. The project has a clean and uncluttered

sound and is not overproduced like so many are. I highly recommend

this album to any moldy figs who are looking for the real deal."



-Andy Alexander "Pickin in the pasture" Lodi NY



“One of the best albums I have ever heard” James King